Service Procedure

(Figure 1):

1. Remove seat, place on a clean surface (Figure 1). Position seat on side for better access.

NOTE: IT IS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE NEW LATCH REPLACEMENT COMPLETELY ON ONE SIDE OF THE SEAT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE DUE TO RIGHTHAND AND LEFTHAND SPRINGS. REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE IDENTICAL FOR ALL REAR MODULAR SEATS.

(Figure 2):

2. Remove rear hook pivot rivet by the following procedure (Figure 2). (Note position of latch spring):

a) Center punch rivet from outboard side (view 2a).

b) Drill center of rivet using 1/4" (6 mm) drill bit (view 2b).

c) Drill center of rivet using 3/8" (10 mm) drill bit (view 2c).

d) Use center punch to drive pivot rivet out (view 2d) taking care not to bend seat leg. (Note: Latch spring may fall out).

(FIGURE 3):

3. Remove old rear latch hook then install new rear latch hook (supplied). Note: New latch is color coded with a green dab of paint (Figure 3).

(FIGURE 4):

4. Place latch spring on new bushing (supplied) as shown (Figure 4) and insert from inside of seat through hole engaging hook end of spring to new rear latch. DO NOT OVERBEND SPRING.

(FIGURE 5):

5. Insert bolt from outboard side (Figure 5) and install nut (finger tighten only at this time). Make sure bushing has passed completely through the latch.

(FIGURE 6):

6. Position straight end of spring inside of rear leg using needle nose pliers (Figure 6). Assure that spring holds latch closed. Torque bolt and nut to 25 ft.lbs. (34 N-m).
7. Turn seat to opposite side and repeat step 1 thru 6 on remaining rear leg. When completed, check function of latches to be sure they move freely.

8. Reinstall seat and repeat above procedures on all remaining rear bucket seats.

9. Cycle seat in vehicle to assure proper operation.

10. Install Campaign Identification Label.